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- Portable tents are well-known and can be used for many different purposes.
- This invention relates to tents adaptable for indoor use. More particularly, the tent of this invention incorporates a bottom portion adapted to be fitted over a conventional bed mattress.
- a bed-tent this embodiment is especially popular for use as a children's toy.
- All prior art bed-tents consist of some sort of a fabric-covered pole structure which rests on the top surface of a conventional bed mattress.
- Prior art bed-tents utilize semi-rigid, bowed poles which place the cover or canopy under tension; the tension is provided by bending the support poles and securing them with a canopy which is attached to the mattress.
- Bed-tents have enjoyed commercial success but have always presented problems of various types.
- Ease of set-up is a crucial consideration for adults purchasing toys such as a bed-tent.
- parents generally will not tolerate difficult or time-consuming assembly of toy products and frequently return a product to the retailer if assembly is complex.
- Present day bed-tents suffer the conspicuous liability of an extraordinarily high returns percentage.
- Most bed-tents are currently sold through mail-order outlets which offer generous return privileges; traditional retailers no longer distribute the prior art product.
- Patent 4,590, 956 proved too difficult to assemble because of an integrated canopy and fitted sheet which attached to the mattress.
- Patent 4,852, 598 eliminated the integral fitted sheet and thus simplified the set-up procedure but only to a small degree.
- US 5,343,887 describes a self-erecting portable fabric structure for the use as a tent or the like, having an end panel at each end. Each end panel comprises an annular hoop of flexible, resilient, strip material which can be reduced to a much smaller dimension by twisting. A sheet of substantially non-stretchable, flexible fabric in the space within each hoop is secured to the hoop so that the sheet is maintained taut and will resist collapse or distortion of the hoop.
- the end panels are maintained in generally upright position by at least one spreader rod extending between the end panels, and struts connected to the ends of the rod and attached to the respective end panels.
- a flexible fabric cover with an opening extends between the end panels to provide shelter for a person or persons occupying the structure.
- the bed-tent according to the invention is defined in claim 1. It eliminates the internal frame assembly of the prior art.
- the invention instead utilizes a flexible, resilient strip material induced by a non- stretch fabric to form a weight-bearing hoop.
- the hoop sags and offers no support, however because the hoop is secured at generally all points of its perimeter by an attached non-stretch fabric, it can bear considerable weight.
- the fabric-covered hoop may incorporate openings for doors and/or windows and still retain its weight-bearing feature.
- the hoop of my invention is circular, oval; arch shaped; or generally square, rectangular or triangular with acute or truncated corners; elliptical or "saddle-shape" (a combination of two arches). These forms are well-known to those skilled in the architectural arts to disperse weight evenly and with great stability.
- the strip material may be made of plastic, metal, composite or the like and can be collapsed by turning or twisting into a packed generally flat disk.
- the hoop may be connected permanently or removably attached and reinserted to allow washing of the canopy. It may also include a coupling means that permits the abutting ends of the strip material to rotate with respect to each other to simplify the collapsing process. It should be noted that differently-shaped hoops can be twisted and collapsed as if they were plain hoops.
- the hoop connects to a canopy to form an enclosure; the canopy is releasably attached to a mattress by elastic bands or the like.
- the first preferred embodiment of my invention utilizes two collapsible oval hoops which constitute opposite end panels of the structure and a flexible canopy between them.
- the hoops of this embodiment are constricted by a non-stretch fabric generally in the plane of the hoop and are collapsed by folding as described in the accompanying drawings.
- the end panels are releasably connected above the mattress to a pole assembly or frame made of PVC plastic, fiberglass or the like.
- the embodiments of my invention which utilize collapsible hoops and a pole assembly may place the frame inside or outside of the canopy; this first preferred embodiment utilizes an external frame to provide full visibility and accessibility while assembling and disassembling the structure.
- the resilient strip is open-ended and is induced by the fabric into an arch shape rather than a closed annulus.
- the bed-tent of this embodiment therefore utilizes two collapsible arches which constitute the opposite end panels and releasably attach to a pole assembly or frame.
- the open-ended strip collapses by holding the ends together before folding or by winding the hoop into a smaller spiral as described in the accompanying drawings.
- the resilient strip eliminates the resilient strip and instead utilize semi-rigid members made of plastic, fiberglass, metal or the like.
- the above-mentioned ovals may be made from semi-rigid material to constitute the opposite end panels of a structure.
- the above-mentioned arch may be made from semi-rigid material to constitute the end panel.
- the semi-rigid material may be a unitary piece or of segmented pieces; segmented pieces are shorter and may be joined by an elastomeric cord for convenience when folding or they may be telescopic so one segment slides into another for storage.
- the ends also may be attached to each other by a hinge mechanism which straightens in use and folds for storage.
- Semi-rigid pieces can be utilized as frame members in the manner of prior bed-tent patent 4,852, 598 without compromising the objects of this invention; the pole assembly of these embodiments is positioned outside the canopy for ease of assembly and disassembly.
- the second example eliminates the pole assembly and the fabric within the plane of the hoop. Instead, the resilient, strip material is induced into an oval or saddle-shaped supporting member by a fabric channel permanently affixed to the canopy of the structure.
- One embodiment requires only a single strip of flexible material inside a constricting channel.
- a further embodiment utilizes a single continuous strip formed to comprise a " figure 8 "arrangement with two closed hoops.
- Other embodiments provide increased stability by utilizing two or three resilient strips inside the same or generally separate fabric channels; the hoops of these embodiments may be made from a continuous piece of strip material or from separate pieces.
- the second embodiment is easiest to assemble as the frame is eliminated and the hoop (s) pops open to form an essentially self- erecting bed-tent. However, this embodiment is more limited than others in terms of the numbers of possible bed-tent shapes.
- the second example also necessitates attachment of the canopy to the mattress to provide the required stability.
- the third example also eliminates the pole assembly by providing four panels which form the sides of the structure.
- the panels of this embodiment incorporate at least one hoop, and a non-stretch fabric preferably in the general plane of the hoop as in the first preferred embodiment.
- a large hoop is incorporated within each of two opposite side panels and a small hoop within each of two opposite end panels to form the four supported sides of the bed-tent.
- the hoops of this embodiment may be formed from a single, continuous strip to comprise a " figure 8 "arrangement as described previously.
- the " figure 8 " can hinge at its midpoint to turn the corner of the mattress and thus provide for two sides or portions of two sides of the bed-tent.
- Closed hoops formed from separate or the same resilient strip material may be located on top of each other or secured to each other along a limited perimeter thereof to provide for stronger panels.
- closed hoops formed from separate resilient strips can be adjoining or spaced apart and connected by an interconnecting piece of fabric which is part of the panel.
- the panels may be releasably coupled to each other by Velcro, buttons, snap-fit engagements or ties as is common in the prior art.
- a flexible fabric forms the roof to provide an enclosed interior space.
- the bed-tent of my invention is uniquely easy to assemble. When shaken by the user, the collapsed hoop pops open and virtually self erects; the structure's finished set-up shape is immediately recognizable.
- the canopy attaches by elastic bands or the like to the mattress in a manner common to the bedding industry.
- the first preferred bed-tent utilizes a pole assembly located outside the structure and connected to the canopy by clips or the like in an essentially intuitive process.
- the bed-tent of my invention can be easily assembled by a novice or first-time user; there is no "adult assembly required.” To disassemble the bed-tent, the assembly process is reversed and the resilient strip(s) collapsed by folding or winding as described in the accompanying drawings.
- My invention markedly expands the range of operable bed-tent shapes by providing for increased adaptability of the structure's framing members.
- the pole assembly of the first preferred embodiment is outside the canopy so it is accessible and convenient to attach additional frame members for aesthetic or semi-functional purposes with minimal expense.
- frame members can be added to support extensions to the canopy such as awnings, verandas, vestibules or covered windows.
- Elements such as wings, fins or the like can be added to increase aesthetic options.
- a significant advantage of my invention in the crowded field of children's toys is the enormous flexibility in terms of the number of possible new shapes and designs.
- the bed-tent of my invention can easily be enlarged for larger mattresses without compromising the objects of my invention.
- Embodiments for bigger mattresses can be adapted and netting material used, for example, to provide adults bug-free environments. Enlarging the canopy and the pole assembly, and/or increasing the size or number of the hoop (s) provides for structures fitting full, queen, king and California king size beds, among others.
- Prior art bed-tent structures required as many as seven separate rods or at least two framing assemblies and the independent canopy. Exampleseliminating the pole assembly utilize integrated fabric-covered hoops to provide for an essentially one-piece structure. Other embodiments utilizing pole assemblies include a single pole assembly made from a unitary or interconnected segmented pieces to provide for an essentially two-piece structure. In addition to using fewer parts, my invention reduces the possibility of lost parts.
- a crucial improvement to the first preferred embodiment of my invention is that the frame may be assembled independently of the canopy.
- the single segmented frame assembly snaps together rapidly via an internal tension cord and the hoops pop open instantly and are connected to the frame.
- the canopy quickly attaches to the hoops with clips and to the mattress with a few elastic bands.
- Other bed-tent examples eliminating the pole assembly require only the integrated fabric-covered hoops to be popped open before attachment to the mattress.
- Adults and especially children will appreciate the increased speed in erecting their bed-tents.
- a still further improvement of my bed-tent is safety.
- Prior art bed-tents which secured the poles inside the canopy with fabric ties and the like, posed a potential hazard of a child's entanglement with the framing members.
- Such members of my present invention are located either outside of, or integrated within the fabric canopy.
- the preferred embodiment utilizes a pole assembly outside the canopy connected by an internally mounted low tension elastomeric cord anchored out of harm's way inside the tips of the frame structure.
- the pole assemblies of my invention bend readily; they can be flattened all the way to the mattress and recover to their original position.
- the flexible strip(s) forming the hoops or arch bend to absorb stress from any direction without breakage.
- All embodiments of my bed-tent rest on an approximately rectangular or oval shaped open base attached to the mattress.
- the open base and attachment means enable the bed-tent to fit over a child's favorite bedding; no specialized sheets, blankets, etc., are required. Removal of sheets or blankets is not necessary for assembly or disassembly of the structure. Bedding, including fitted sheets, can be neatened in the normal manner.
- the vertical sidewalls of the preferred embodiment provide for full utilization of the top of the mattress so pillows, blankets and toys may be pushed all the way to the edge of the structure.
- the preferred embodiment of my invention provides a consistent height throughout the entire length of the bed-tent to maximize the internal space.
- Embodiments of my invention fold into a compact flat disc.
- Embodiments utilizing a segmented pole assembly may be folded into a small bundle as common in the prior art. Weight of the packed bed-tent is evenly balanced for ease of transport. Containerizing, shipping and insurance costs are correspondingly reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bed-tent including a canopy and a supporting frame, constructed in accordance with the invention and shown positioned over a mattress in preparation for mounting the bed-tent on the mattress;
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a corn of the canopy attached to the mattress;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of a portion of FIG. 1 showing clips attaching the canopy to a portion of the supporting frame;
- FIG. 4 is an end view of the canopy, showing one end panel thereof in which parts are broken away.
- the end panel at the opposite end of the canopy is exactly like to end panel shown;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the supporting frame
- FIG. 6 is a fragmentary perspective view showing two segments of a leg of the supporting frame separated from one another;
- FIG. 7 is a fragmentary perspective view of portions of the supporting frame
- FIG. 8 is an end view showing the canopy in the process of being folded for storage
- FIG. 9 is an end view showing the canopy completely folded and ready for storage
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the canopy folded and disposed within a transparent package
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the supporting frame in which the segments thereof are separated and folded and fitted into a transparent package
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a transversely split hoop shown as it is initially being twisted for storage;
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the hoop of FIG. 12 shown fully twisted for storage
- FIGS. 14-17 show a hoop in a sequence of steps by which it is wound into a flat coil of reduced diameter for storage
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a bed-tent of modified construction shown positioned over a mattress prior to being mounted thereon;
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the bed-tent of FIG. 18 shown attached to the mattress;
- FIG. 20 is a view of a hoop employed in the bed-tent of FIGS. 18 and 19 ;
- FIG. 21 is an enlarged fragmentary detail of a portion of the hoop indicated at 21 in FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 22 is a further enlargement showing the coupling between the ends of the hoop
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a bed-tent according to further modification.
- FIG. 24 is a top view of the twisted hoop employed in the example of Fig. 23 ;
- FIG. 25 is a view of the hoop employed in FIG. 23 , shown untwisted and within a stitched margin of fabric material, but omitting the fabric material of the bed-tent;
- FIGS. 26-28 show the bed-tent of FIG. 23 being folded and finally packaged.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 there is shown a bed-tent 10 for sheltering at least one person.
- the bed-tent 10 is shown disposed over the top surface 12 of a mattress 14 of a bed, prior to being mounted thereon.
- the mattress 14 is preferably of the usual rectangular shape, having a peripheral edge 16 and four corners 18.
- the bed-tent 10 is intended to be occupied by one child, although more than one child may occupy the bed-tent if desired and if permitted by a supervising adult.
- the bed-tent 10 comprises a canopy 19 having an open base 20 generally coextensive with the peripheral edge 16 of the mattress.
- the canopy has end panels 22 and 24, and a flexible fabric cover 26.
- a supporting frame 28 holds the end panels in longitudinally spaced, generally upright position.
- the end panels 22 and 24 are preferably of identical construction, each comprising a sheet 30 of substantially non-stretchable flexible fabric and a framing member in the form of hoop 32 of flexible, resilient strip material such as spring steel, composite rod or plastic, for example.
- Each hoop may be a continuous annulus or it may be transversely split with abutting ends at the split or open-ended to provide for an arch shape hoop (not shown).
- the hoops may be circular throughout a full 360° or they may be other than circular as by being of oval shape as shown in FIG. 4 . Not shown are further shapes including circles or ovals incorporating one square corner, two square corners (a continuous arch annulus), triangular, approximately square or rectangular; the corners of these versions may be curved or acute.
- each end panel preferably are disposed in the plane of the sheet 30 and are secured to the outer edge of the sheet, as by folding the outer edge over the hoop and stitching the folded-over outer edge to the sheet.
- a second hoop of strip material (not shown) can be secured to the outer edge of the sheet.
- the first and second hoops can be formed of a single unitary piece of strip material.
- this second hoop can be adapted to be secured to the first hoop along a limited periphery thereof (not shown).
- the portion of the sheets 30 within each hoop 32 is held taut by the hoop and resists distortion or collapse of the hoop.
- a screened window opening 31 is provided in the sheet 30 of at least one end panel.
- the cover 26 is made of substantially non-stretchable, flexible fabric and extends between the end panels 22 and 24.
- the cover 26 is held fairly taut by having its ends stitched or otherwise secured to the margins of the end panels as by a zipper, for example and to the side edges of extensions 33 of the sheets 30.
- the cover 26 defines the sides and top of the canopy.
- One side of the cover 26 has a cut away portion providing a flap 35 that may be folded back to form an opening for access to the interior of the canopy.
- the flap serves as a closure for the opening when extended across the opening and held shut by a zipper or other fastening device.
- Two flexible retainers preferably in the form of elastic straps 40 are secured to extensions 33 of the sheet 30 of each end panel 22, 24.
- the straps 40 are adapted to be extended over the four corners of the mattress 14 to hold the tent on the mattress.
- the four corners of the bed-tent preferably have pads or triangular fabric pieces 41 stitched or otherwise secured to the lower edges of the sides of the cover 26 and the sheet extensions 33.
- the pads 41 may be formed of the same fabric as the cover 26 and sheet extensions 33. Alternatively, the pads may be non-stretchable flexible strips. The pads rest upon the top surface of the mattress 14 and prevent the sides of the cover and the sheet extensions from being pulled over the peripheral edge of the mattress by the straps 40. If the bed tent 10 has an open base 20 smaller than the mattress 14, the pads 41 may be eliminated and the elastic straps 40 lengthened.
- the frame 28 includes a stanchion 42 disposed externally of the canopy 19 adjacent the end panel 22, and a stanchion 44 externally of the canopy adjacent the end panel 24.
- the stanchion 42 includes a first pair of legs 46 and 48.
- the stanchion 44 includes a second pair of legs 50 and 52.
- the frame 28 also includes a horizontal frame member 53 that extends between and is secured to the stanchions 42 and 44 and holds the stanchions erect.
- Each of the legs 46, 48, 50 and 52 has a plurality of elongated, tubular leg segments 56 removably connected together end-to-end in a linear series.
- the connecting of the leg segments is accomplished by a sleeve 57 on one leg segment slidably receiving an end of an adjacent leg segment.
- the uppermost leg segment of each of the legs 46 and 48 of the stanchion 42 is removably fitted into a hole in a hollow coupling 60.
- the uppermost leg segment of each of the legs 50 and 52 of the stanchion 44 is removably fitted into a hole in a hollow coupling 62.
- Pockets 64 are secured to the extensions 33 of the sheet 30 of each end panel 22, 24 to receive the lower ends of the legs 46, 48, 50 and 52 as more fully described hereinafter.
- Clips 65 are attached to the outer surface of the sheets 30 of each end panel 22, 24 and to the top of the cover 26 for removable connection to the legs 46, 48, 50 and 52 and to the frame member 53.
- the frame member 53 comprises a plurality of elongated, tubular frame member segments 68 removably connected together end-to-end in a linear series in the same manner as the leg segments 56.
- the segments 68 at the ends of the frame member 53 are removably fitted in holes in the respective couplings 60 and 62.
- Elastic cording 69 secures the segments of the legs 46-52 and of the frame member 53 together under tension.
- the cording includes an elastic cord 70 which has one end attached to the lowermost tubular leg segment of the leg 46 and extends through all of the leg segments 56 of leg 46, through the hollow coupling 60, through the tubular segments 68 of the frame member 53, through the hollow coupling 62, and through the tubular leg segments 56 of the leg 50, being attached at the opposite end to the lowermost leg segment of the leg 50.
- the cording 69 also includes an elastic cord 72 which has one end attached to the lowermost tubular leg segment of the leg 48 and extends through all of the leg segments of the leg 48, through the hollow coupling 60, through the tubular segments 68 of the frame member 53, through the hollow coupling 62, and through the tubular segments of the leg 52, being attached at the opposite end to the lowermost leg segment of the leg 52.
- the elastic cords 70 and 72 hold together under tension the segments of all of the legs 46, 48, 50 and 52, as well as the segments of the frame member 53.
- the bed-tent is easily erected over the top surface of the mattress 14. This is accomplished by stretching and extending the straps 40 over the four corners of the mattress, inserting the lower ends of the legs 46, 48 of the stanchion 42 at one end of the canopy into the pockets 64 provided in the extensions 33 of the sheet 30 of the end panel 22, and inserting the lower ends of the legs 50, 52 of the stanchion 44 at the opposite end of the canopy into the pockets 64 provided in the extensions of the sheet 30 of the end panel 24, with the frame member 53 extending between the upper ends of the stanchions to hold them erect.
- An important feature of the invention resides in the fact that the entire frame 28, including the stanchions 40 and 42 and the interconnecting frame members 53 are disposed externally of the canopy. This makes it very easy to assemble the tent as it does not require the assembler to get inside the canopy.
- the clips 65 on sheets 30 of the two end panels and on the cover 26 are snapped on the legs 46, 48, 50 and 52 and are snapped on the frame member 53 to provide a firm support for the canopy.
- Other conventional attachment means such as buttons, hooks, Velcro, snap-fit engagements and ties may also be used.
- the tent is just as easily taken off the mattress and stored. This is done by first unclipping the frame 28 from the canopy 19. The segments of each leg 46, 48, 50 and 52 and of the frame member 53 are separated by pulling them apart against the tension of the cords 70 and 72. The upper segments of the legs and the end segments of the frame member 53 are also separated from the couplings 60 and 62 in the same manner. All of the segments 56 and 68 are then folded together parallel to one another for storage in a package 80, for example.
- the package 80 is transparent and has handles 81 to provide a convenient carrying case. See FIG. 11 .
- the separated and folded segments remain held together by the elastic cords 70 and 72.
- the canopy 19 is collapsed and the hoops 32 of the end panels 22 and 24 are laid over one another and twisted ( FIG. 8 ) or wound into a substantially flat coil of reduced diameter so that the entire canopy will fit nicely into a very small package 82 ( FIG. 10 ) for storage.
- the package 82 has handles 84 and is transparent and provides a convenient carrying case.
- the hoops 32 of the end panels are transversely split rather than continuous, they may be removed from the fabric through an opening provided in the stitching around the margin of the sheet material in which the hoops are received. If the hoops are not removed from the fabric stitching, the end panels will fold in a similar manner even with the hoops in place. If the hoop is open-ended to form an open arch shape panel, the ends of the hoop are first placed together before the hoop is twisted in the usual manner. FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate how a split hoop may be twisted for storage.
- FIGS. 14-17 show an alternative method of winding a split hoop for storage.
- the hoop may be wound into a tight spiral in a common plane to reduce its overall diameter several times for more convenient storage. Reducing a hoop to a flat coil by winding in this manner would be difficult without at least partially removing the hoop from the fabric to which it is normally attached.
- FIGS. 18 and 19 are perspective views of a bed-tent 90 of modified construction.
- the bed-tent 90 has a base frame 92 and an upwardly arched canopy frame 94.
- the base frame 92 is preferably a hoop 96 of oval shape made of the same material as the hoops previously described and adapted to rest flat in a horizontal position on the top surface 99 of a rectangular mattress 98.
- the upwardly arched canopy frame 94 is preferably also a hoop 100 of oval shape but bent from a naturally flat condition to the upwardly arched shape shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 .
- the hoops 96 and 100 may be separately formed or they may, as here shown, be formed from one continuous length of strip material.
- the strip material extends up and then down into a rear end portion of the hoop 100 indicated by the arrows a and b, then along the side and front of the hoop 100 as indicated by the arrows c and d, proceeding downward as indicated by the arrows e and f where it extends into the rear portion of the base frame 96 indicated by arrows g and h, then around to the front of the base frame as indicated by the arrow J.
- the strip material returns to the split 102 at one side of the base frame indicated by the letter k.
- one strip of continuous material forms both hoops.
- separate lengths of strip material may be provided if desired to make the separate hoops.
- the split ends of the strip material are secured together by a coupling 110 shown in FIG. 22 which preferably embraces both hoops at one side of the tent.
- the coupling 110 may allow the ends of the strip material to rotate with respect to each other.
- the two hoops at the opposite side of the tent may be secured together by any suitable means such as a similar coupling.
- a sheet 112 of substantially non-stretchable fabric fills the space within the hoop 100 and is secured to hoop 100 as by a folded-over stitched margin 114 of the sheet.
- the arched frame 94 including the hoop 100 and the fabric sheet 112 forms the top and sides of the tent.
- the front of the tent is completed by a fabric sheet 115 of non-stretchable fabric secured to the stitching along the margin of the fabric sheet 112 forming part of the arched frame 94 and also having a stitched margin to which the front and side portions of the base frame 92 is secured.
- a similar fabric sheet of non-stretchable fabric 116 is stitched in a similar manner both to the base frame 92 and to the arched frame 94 to complete the canopy enclosure.
- FIG. 19 shows the bed-tent 90 secured to the corners 120 of the rectangular mattress 98 by straps 124 as of elastic or the like secured to the edges of the fabric sheets 115 and 116.
- the bed-tent preferably extends over substantially the entire top surface 99 of the mattress.
- a flap 128 of fabric material secured to the side edges of the sheets 115 and 116 at one side of the bed-tent may be adapted to be tucked between the mattress 98 and box-spring 130 supporting the mattress.
- a similar flap (not shown) may be provided on the opposite side of the bed-tent.
- the flaps may be releasably attached to each other under the mattress.
- the sheet 112 has a cut-away portion providing a panel 132 which may be folded back for access to the interior of the bed-tent.
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a bed-tent 140 of a further modification.
- the bed-tent 140 has a canopy frame 142 in the form of an endless hoop 144 of the same material as previously described.
- the hoop 144 is twisted into the shape of the numeral 8 ( FIG. 24 ) and is bent from a naturally flat condition to an upwardly arched shape as shown.
- Sheets 146 and 147 of substantially non-stretchable fabric fill the space within the twisted loops of the hoop144 and are secured to the hoop 144 as by folded-over stitched margins 148 of the sheets.
- the arched frame 142 including the hoop 144 and fabric sheets 146 and 147 form the front, top and rear of the tent.
- Sheets 150 of substantially non-stretchable fabric at the front, sides and rear of the tent extend downwardly from the arched frame to the bottom of the tent, being secured as by stitching to the marginal edge portions of the sheets 146 and 147 of the arched frame.
- the lower edges of the canopy sheets 150 are adapted to extend down to the upper surface of a rectangular mattress 156 and may be held in place along the sides by flaps 154 secured to the side portions of the sheet and adapted to be tucked under the mattress 156 between the mattress and a supporting box spring (not shown).
- the bed-tent 140 is secured to the corners 158 of the rectangular mattress 156 by straps 160 secured to the corner portions of the fabric sheets.
- the bed-tent preferably extends over substantially the entire top surface of the mattress.
- the four corners of the bed-tent preferably have pads 161 secured to the lower edges of the sheets 150. These pads 161 are like the pads 41 previously described and serve the same purpose. If the bed tent 140 is smaller than substantially the entire top surface of the mattress, straps 160 are lengthened and pads 161 can be eliminated.
- the sheet on one side of the bed-tent has a cutaway portion providing a panel 162 which may be folded back for access to the interior of the bed-tent.
- FIG. 25 shows the hoop 144 untwisted, with the fabric excluded.
- FIGS. 26-27 show a sequence of positions as the bed-tent 140 is folded to a more or less flat condition enabling it to be placed within a package 170 for storage as shown in FIG. 28 .
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- Bettzelt zum Bereitstellen einer Hülle über einem Bett, umfassend:eine Überdachung (19), die eine offene Grundfläche aufweist,wobei die Überdachung beabstandet mindestens erste und zweite Einsätze (22, 24) und eine flexible Abdeckung (26) aufweist, die sich zwischen den Einsätzen erstreckt,wobei jeder Einsatz (22, 24) einen Reifen (32) aus flexiblem, federndem Riemenmaterial und ein Tuch (30) aus flexiblem Gewebe in dem Raum innerhalb des Reifens und geringfügig an ihm gesichert, im Allgemeinen am Umfang davon, aufweist,wobei die Tücher (30) durch die Reifen (32), an denen die Tücher gesichert sind, straff gehalten und an ihrem Zusammenfallen gehindert werden,Haltevorrichtungen (40) zum lösbaren Sichern der Überdachung am Bett, undeinen Eingang (35) zu der Überdachung,einen Stützrahmen (28), der lösbar mit der Überdachung (19) verbunden ist, um die Einsätze (22, 44) beabstandet und im Allgemeinen aufrecht zu halten, und der ein horizontales Element (53) umfasst;wobei mindestens einer der Reifen (32) in eine verhältnismäßig flache Spirale reduzierten Durchmessers zum Lagern gedreht oder gewunden werden kann,eine Matratze für das Bett, wobei die Matratze eine obere Fläche, eine um den Umfang verlaufende Kante und vier Ecken aufweist,wobei die offene Grundfläche der Überdachung (19) im Wesentlichen flächengleich mit der um den Umfang verlaufenden Kante der Matratze ist, unddie Haltevorrichtungen (40) lösbar in die Matratze eingreifen,wobei die Haltevorrichtungen (40) flexible Riemen aufweisen, die jeweils in die Ecken der Matratze eingreifen.
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich das horizontale Element (53) über die ersten und zweiten Einsätzen (23, 24) hinaus nach außen erstreckt.
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 2, überdies umfassend Aufnahmemittel (64) an der Überdachung (19) zum entfernbaren Aufnehmen von Endabschnitten des Rahmens (28).
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich das horizontale Rahmenelement (53) über der Oberseite der Abdeckung (26) erstreckt.
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 4, wobei der Rahmen (28) überdies mindestens eine Strebe (42 oder 44) umfasst.
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Rahmen (28) außerhalb der Überdachung (19) angeordnet ist.
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 5, wobei der Rahmen (28) außerhalb der Überdachung (19) angeordnet ist.
- Bettzelt nach Anspruch 4, wobei sich das horizontale Element (53) über der Oberseite der Überdachung (19) erstreckt.
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